by Renee Wadsworth | Apr 19, 2024 | Blog Post
Healthcare thrives on understanding and meeting the diverse needs of its patients. Yet, when it comes to transgender healthcare, there’s a noticeable gap in awareness and specialized care. A transgender patient is not simply an LGBTQ+ subsect, nor just a matter...
by Renee Wadsworth | Feb 16, 2024 | Blog Post
Providing quality care to patients is never a one-size-fits-all approach, and a lifetime of learning is necessary to keep up with all there is to discover about their health and care. This is especially true when it comes to diverse and stigmatized communities where...
by Renee Wadsworth | Aug 29, 2023 | Blog Post
A recent study reported that 27% of transgender individuals postponed or chose not to receive necessary medical care for fear of experiencing discrimination. We will explore four types of support – peer, financial, educational, and mental health – each...
by Renee Wadsworth | Aug 7, 2023 | Blog Post
Confronted with unique societal stressors, members of the LGBTQ+ community are often at a higher risk for mental health disorders such as depression and, notably, an increased vulnerability to suicidal ideation. Healthcare professionals need to recognize the...
by Renee Wadsworth | Jul 18, 2023 | Blog Post
When providing care for transgender patients, one key area of concern is physical examinations, which can be a source of discomfort for the patient. It is important, therefore, for healthcare providers to understand the underlying causes of this discomfort, apply...
